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Society + Culture

Teacher Accused of Causing Gayness, Which Is Incorrect and Impossible

A Floridian teacher stands up for her lesbian student, is blamed for student’s sexuality.

Kristen November 15, 2012 16 Comments
Book Lists

Vote For The 100 Best Lesbianish Fiction & Memoir Books Of All Time

Let’s make a list of the 100 best queer-lady fiction & memoir! You can vote! The future is in your hands!

Riese November 15, 2012 41 Comments
Dating

Oh Gay Cupid! True Life: I’m an Equal Opportunity Makeout Artist

“The internet is full of weirdos, and currently when you list yourself as bisexual you’re essentially signing yourself up to meet twice as many of those weirdos.”

Stef November 14, 2012 51 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

Your Parents Might Need This: Advice on Coming Out Over the Holidays

It’s likely that your parents are mulling over their own special set of holigay related dilemmas.

fonseca November 14, 2012 41 Comments
Comedy

DeAnne Smith and the Sweet, Sweet Sleep

“Waking up at noon is just one of the many perks of being self-employed, working mostly at night, and not having too much pesky ambition.”

DeAnne November 14, 2012 60 Comments
Politics + Activism

‘Project Unspoken’ Makes Space For A Conversation About Street Harassment And Sexual Assault

I think about how to avoid street harassment, sexual assault and rape every single day. ‘Project Unspoken: I Am Tired Of The Silence’ could be the beginning of a conversation that can maybe give voice to exactly how awful that is.

Vanessa November 14, 2012 18 Comments
LGBT History

You Should Go: Lesbian Herstory Archives Marathon Reading – Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich

Come celebrate the lives of two women whose “work and presence as poets, theorists, activists and teachers inspired decades of anti-racist, feminist, and lesbian feminist thought and activism.”

Gabrielle Korn November 14, 2012 34 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Gay Marriage Is For The Goats and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Freedom to Marry, Freedom to Love, Freedom to Wear A Tampon Costume.

Carmen November 14, 2012 18 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Read A F*cking Book: Rae Spoon’s “First Spring Grass Fire”

This book will remind anyone who kept going how bittersweet it was to finally get there and serve as proof to the rest of us that it’s never too late to start packing.

Carmen November 13, 2012 9 Comments
Movie Reviews

VIDEO: Julie & Brandy In Your Box Office Episode #205: Cloud Atlas In The Sky

Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard woke up really really early to witness three hours of Cloud Atlas action. Now you can witness that action third-hand. But will you want to fist it? Tune in to find out!

Riese November 13, 2012 37 Comments
Comedy

Ten Sure Signs that Winter’s Here

Autumn is over even though I’m loathe to admit it.

Kristen November 13, 2012 77 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Keeping Buffy Relevant Forever: Limerick Edition

Vanessa’s Team Pick: Next time someone tells you Buffy is no longer relevant, stake them in the heart. No I’m totally kidding (sort of) but you can show them this new blog of limericks about the Scoobies instead.

Vanessa November 13, 2012 36 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Redesigned Mugs

Okay, let’s start easy. Mugs. As someone who obsessively drinks coffee and tea all day every day, I know just how much a good mug can be appreciated.

Hansen November 13, 2012 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

On Fixing The Institution of (Gay) Marriage

“If the institution is in need of an update, is the inclusion of gay marriage enough to jumpstart a healthier version of marriage?”

Kate November 12, 2012 89 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

You Should Go: MIX 25 – New York City’s Queer Experimental Film Festival

Gabby’s Team Pick: “Queer movies for everyone! Bring your $3 bills and rebel spirits.”

gabby November 12, 2012 10 Comments
Camp

Introducing Camp Autostraddle May 2013: Registration Is Way Open

Registration is open for A-Camp May 2013! Sign up now to spend four days on a mountain with a bunch of weirdos, it’s gonna be crazy fun.

Riese November 12, 2012 266 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How To Dress Like Janelle Monáe

In which we steal the clothes off queer style icons’ backs. Metaphorically, that is. This week: Janelle Monáe

Lizz November 12, 2012 32 Comments
Food Lists

Ode to My Pantry: Brussel Sprouts

If you’re going to learn to cook something that frightens you, might as well dive into the deep end. Brussel sprouts!

Kristen November 12, 2012 36 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Read A F*cking Book: Ivan E. Coyote’s “One in Every Crowd”

Ivan E. Coyote’s new book, “One in Every Crowd” is a short story compilation for LGBTQ youth, outsiders of all sorts or anyone who has a soul.

Hansen November 12, 2012 12 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 405 Recap: The Role You Were Born To Play But Maybe Shouldn’t

This week on Glee, everybody danced around and sang songs and decided who gets to be a Pink Lady and who gets to be a T-Bird and who gets Tired/Lubed.

Riese November 11, 2012 77 Comments
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